Mike Tomlin highlights reasons behind starting Russell Wilson despite strong 3-0 start by Justin Fields (Image credit: Imagn)
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin joined the Pat McAfee show on Thursday to discuss starting Russell Wilson over Justin Fields. The Steelers are one of the best teams in the NFL this season, despite entering the season having more questions than answers after disappointing performances from Kenny Pickett, Mitchell Trubisky and Mason Rudolph in 2023.
They landed Wilson and Fields via trade, lining up for an entertaining season. Fields had a terrific 3-0 start to the season and despite his ups and downs, he posted a great game right before being benched by Tomlin for Wilson.
"I get the benefit of watching him operate every day, not only in terms of his throwing talents and throwing the football, but just the, you know, unofficial things or the intangible qualities that he brings to the role," Tomlin said of Wilson.
